Orthodontic Braces Woodstock, Hudson Valley

In addition to cosmetic dental treatments, Dr. Vivian Letizia is proud to offer her patients in the Hudson Valley a range of general and restorative dental treatments to improve the health and beauty of their smiles. We perform routine treatments for the entire family, such as root canal therapy and simple extractions to orthodontics and treatment for TMJ and sleep apnea. To ensure that every patient, from children to adults, is comfortable and relaxed during the visit, we offer nitrous oxide to our most anxious patients. If you’re interested in orthodontic braces, root canal therapy, extractions, or pediatric dentistry, contact our office in Woodstock today to schedule an appointment.

Pediatric Dentistry

Orthodontic Braces

Root Canal Therapy

Extractions

Periodontal Care

Dental Implant Restorations

TMJ Disorders

Sleep Apnea

Pediatric Dentistry

A healthy smile begins in childhood, as soon as the teeth erupt from the gums. By the time their permanent teeth come in, many children have had one or more cavities. We see patients as young as one at our Woodstock office and believe that establishing a dental hygiene routine during these early years—one that includes brushing and a visit to us every six months—can help the child avoid painful dental problems later in adulthood. Through simple preventive treatments such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments, we add strength to developing teeth and protect them from decay.

Orthodontic Braces

Depending on the severity of the alignment or bite correction, we are proud to offer our patients orthodontic braces made from a variety of materials. For children and adults, we offer traditional metal braces. Consisting of metal brackets and wire, metal braces use pressure to gradually realign the teeth and correct malocclusions.For adults with minor bite corrections who desire to straighten their smiles invisibly, we offer clear orthodontic braces from Invisalign® and the EZ Align® Clear Aligner System. Unlike traditional metal braces, clear orthodontic braces can be removed for meals and brushing. Invisalign® uses a series of custom-fit clear aligning trays that are replaced every two weeks to gradually straighten the teeth over a period of about 12 months on average. Similarly the EZ Align® Clear Aligner System uses invisible trays to realign your bite. However, instead of using 20 or more trays, EZ Align® uses four custom-fit aligning trays. The trays are replaced every few weeks until your teeth have reached the desired position. Contact our office in Woodstock for more information on traditional or clear orthodontic braces or to schedule an appointment.

Root Canal Therapy

Badly decayed teeth must undergo root canal therapy in order to save the tooth. Though the thought of root canals sometimes make patients nervous, we ensure that the procedure is smooth and comfortable. For our anxious patients, we offer nitrous oxide to calm their nerves during the procedure. During root canal therapy, we remove the damaged nerve tissue, ridding the tooth of the decay causing bacteria that can cause infection and lead to tooth loss. Once the pulp chamber is sealed with a rubber compound, the tooth is filled. If the tooth was severely damaged, a porcelain crown is placed to protect the structural integrity of the tooth.

Extractions

Teeth are extracted for several reasons including severe decay or infection, advancing stages of gum disease, to improve spacing in a mouth that is overcrowded, or to prepare the mouth for braces. Whatever the reason for the tooth extraction, we strive to make the procedure as comfortable as possible through the use of nitrous oxide to relax the patient.

Periodontal Care

Gum disease, if left untreated is a leading cause of tooth loss. To diagnose gum disease in its early stages, we offer comprehensive periodontal care to our patients in the Hudson Valley. Gum disease is caused by a build up of dental plaque and calculus that leads to inflammation of the gums. During a regular examination, we will remove dental plaque from the teeth and gums to help prevent this inflammation from occurring. Scaling and root planing are treatments that provide a deep clean that removes all stubborn plaque from the crown and roots of the teeth. In addition, we also use CO2 and diode lasers to treat the stages of gum disease.

Dental Implant Restorations

Dental implants are permanent option to replace natural teeth, whether you’re missing a single tooth or multiple teeth. We place porcelain crowns, created in the laboratory in our Woodstock office, on the dental implant posts for our patients in the Hudson Valley. Crowns mimic the look and feel of natural teeth, allowing the implant to seamlessly blend with the surrounding teeth.

TMJ Disorders

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the jaw and are often temporary. Caused by a variety of other conditions including bruxism, clenching, osteoarthritis, and trauma, it can lead to difficulty chewing, tooth damage, and pain in the head and neck. We treat TMJ medically through the use of a custom-made splint or mouth guard, crafted at our Woodstock office, to help ease muscle tension and relieve pain.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which the airways become blocked during sleep. Dental appliances are among the many treatment options for this condition that help a patient breath easier while they sleep. We create custom-made oral appliances in our in-house laboratory.

Contact the Dental Practice of Vivian Letizia to Schedule an Appointment

We proudly provide general and restorative dental treatments to all of our patients in the Hudson Valley. From your child’s first visit to the dentist to root canals and orthodontic braces, we offer a dental treatment option to improve the health of your smile. Contact the practice of Vivian Letizia today to learn more and schedule an appointment.